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HISTORICAL COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING EXISTING FRAMES TO REMAIN."},{"number":"GM-2023-005700","date":"2023-07-14","work":"Roof Covering Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-11-02","scope":"**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** For repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached EZ Permit Re-Roofing Standard. Failure to comply with the attached EZ Permit Re-Roofing Standard shall result in revocation of this permit. Flat roof. No covering over of front cornice. No work to windows or exterior doors as per PHC. TPO roof replacement"},{"number":"RP-2026-005282","date":"2026-06-29","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. No work in the basement level. Per Philadelphia Historic Commission Approval: Masonry samples required for final approval: replacement brick, stucco, stone replacement material, and mortar for pointing"},{"number":"PP-2026-009249","date":"2026-07-14","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing"},{"number":"EP-2026-006068","date":"2026-07-22","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Kitchen Supply and install 11 4\" WAC R4ERAR-W9CS LED recessed lights and 1 Lutron Maestro dimmer Supply and install 2 4\" WAC R4ERAR-W9CS LED recessed lights and 1 Lutron Maestro dimmer Relocate switch for the outside rear patio lights Run a 240v 50a line for induction cook top Run a 240v 40a line for double wall oven Run a 240v 30a line for speed oven Run a 120v 20a line for the range hood Run a 120v 20a line for the dish washer Run a 120v 20a line for the garbage disposal and air switch Run a 120v 20a line for the refrigerator Run a 120v 20a line for 5 receptacles in the dining room Run a 120v 20a 5 GFCI lines for under the cabinets power Supply and install approximate 16' of Plug Mold Run a 120v 20a the island GFCI receptacle or for future receptacle. Supply and install approximate 19' of WAC LED tape, channels and 2 Maestro Lutron dimmers (kitchen cabinets) Pantry Run wires for an electrical box, install a ceiling fixture and a switch Mud room Supply and install 2 4\" WAC R4ERAR-W9CS LED recessed lights and 1 Lutron Maestro dimmer Run a 120v 15a line for a receptacle in the mud room Supply and install 1 4\" WAC R4ERAR-W9CS LED recessed light and 1 Lutron Maestro dimmer Run a 120v 15a line for 2 receptacles outside the mud room Powder room Supply and install 1 4\" WAC R4ERAR-W9CS LED recessed light and 1 Lutron Maestro dimmer Run wires for an electrical box and install a sconce fixture Run a 120v 20a line for a GFCI above sink Supply and install a Panasonic exhaust fan with a Leviton timer. Basement Supply and install a 200a sub-panel and relocate it to upper front basement Supply and install a 100a 20 spaces Siemens sub-pane"}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2009,"k":"permit","w":"Alteration"},{"y":2009,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Roof Covering Replacement"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-27","signals":[{"kind":"transition-activity","level":"watch","title":"Recent transition activity","summary":"The property has an unusually active paper trail worth monitoring for the next permit, inspection, deed, or listing.","evidence":["4 permit events since 2023"],"caveat":"Record activity alone does not establish that a sale or redevelopment is planned."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"3 permits not marked completed: RP-2026-005282 (Issued), PP-2026-009249 (Issued), EP-2026-006068 (Issued).","why":"Issued work is not the same as approved final work. L&I uses final inspections and required certifications to close construction permits; expired, withdrawn, and completed are different City statuses.","action":"Open the permit file and confirm final inspections, holds, and any resulting occupancy certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"id":"homestead","level":"verify","title":"Homestead is tied to owner occupancy and the deed","finding":"OPA shows the Homestead Exemption.","why":"Philadelphia limits Homestead to an owner’s primary residence. The City says a deed change can require a new application or update.","action":"A buyer should apply in their own name and not assume the seller’s benefit continues.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/documents/homestead-exemption-application/"}],"closingChecks":[{"title":"Property Sales Certification","body":"The seller must obtain Philadelphia’s certificate showing the base zoning, last use in the zoning record, and open violations. The City warns that it does not prove Building Code occupancy or show zoning overlays.","action":"Obtain the fresh certificate and compare it with the CO, permits, and Atlas overlays.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-property-sales-certification/"},{"title":"Date-effective City Property Payoff","body":"The Tax Center Property Payoff covers Real Estate Tax, Commercial Trash, and L&I abatement-work invoices. Philadelphia says it does not include business-tax debts or liens, water and sewer charges, or fines for code violations.","action":"Request the City statement effective through settlement; read every period and invoice.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"title":"Professional title and water-lien searches","body":"OPA ownership, deed summaries, and a zero tax balance are not clear title. Mortgages, judgments, municipal claims, water liens, easements, heirs, and other encumbrances require separate searches.","action":"Use a Pennsylvania lawyer/title company and obtain owner’s title insurance; order the separate water search/payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-04-07-why-title-insurance-is-your-best-friend-when-buying-a-home-in-philadelphia/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/water-gas-utilities/pay-or-dispute-a-water-bill/resolve-water-liens-judgments/"},{"title":"Seller-specific tax relief is not the buyer’s bill","body":"LOOP and low-income or senior Real Estate Tax freezes depend on the qualifying owner and continued program eligibility; a buyer cannot assume the seller’s capped or frozen bill continues. A separately verified property abatement often remains with the property for its remaining term, but program-specific new-owner filing, use, and tax-compliance conditions still must be confirmed—not inferred from the reduced assessment alone.","action":"Have Revenue or OPA identify every current benefit, model the buyer’s bill without seller-specific relief, and confirm any verified abatement in writing.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/payment-plans-and-assistance-programs/income-based-programs-for-residents/apply-for-the-longtime-owner-occupants-program-loop/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/tax-freeze/"},{"title":"Seller disclosure and independent inspections","body":"For a covered Pennsylvania residential transfer, obtain the statutory seller disclosure. It reports the seller’s knowledge; it is not a warranty, title search, code review, or substitute for inspections. Because OPA dates this building before 1978, separately obtain the required federal/City lead disclosures and any test results.","action":"Have the agreement and disclosure reviewed for this transaction’s coverage and exceptions.","url":"https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/real-estate-commission"}]}